Talent Acquisition Manager

MPS Group•Farmington Hills, MI

20h

About The Position

MPS Group, Inc ., is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to join our team at our Headquarters located in Farmington Hills, Mi. This role is responsible for developing and executing effective hiring strategies, managing the full-cycle recruitment process, leading the recruiting team, and partnering closely with hiring managers to secure top-tier talent in a timely manner . The Talent Acquisition Manager will also own the onboarding function, oversee two HR Coordinators, and lead key early career programs including internships. This is a hands-on leadership role, with the Talent Acquisition Manager directly managing and filling requisitions in addition to leading the recruiting and onboarding functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of recruiting experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role within talent acquisition.
Demonstrated experience successfully balancing hands-on recruiting responsibilities with team leadership and strategic oversight.
Experience with Paycor Recruiting or similar ATS platforms.
Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and employment laws.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated leadership ability with experience coaching and developing recruiting teams.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Familiarity with professional networks for sourcing talent.
Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract high-quality talent and support both immediate hiring needs and long-term organizational goals.
Actively manage and execute full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, serving as a hands-on recruiter while also leading the overall talent acquisition function.
Lead, mentor, and develop the recruiting function, providing coaching and direction to drive performance, accountability, and operational excellence.
Manage and support the full-cycle recruitment process from sourcing and screening through interviewing, selection and onboarding.
Provide direct oversight of one Recruiter and two HR Coordinators, ensuring alignment, productivity, continuous development, and clear role ownership across recruiting and onboarding functions.
Ensure recruitment targets are met while delivering seamless, timely , and high-quality experience for candidates and hiring managers.
Own and manage the company-wide onboarding process to ensure compliance, consistency, and an engaging new-hire experience.
Provide direct leadership, guidance, and day-to-day oversight to two HR Coordinators responsible for onboarding administration, HRIS data entry, compliance documentation, and employee communications.
Establish clear expectations, workflows, service-level standards, and accountability for onboarding-related activities, including pre-boarding, background checks, I-9/E-Verify completion, HRIS accuracy, and file management.
Partner closely with HR Coordinators to ensure all onboarding documentation, checklists, and processes remain up to date, audit-ready, and compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Coach and develop HR Coordinators by providing ongoing feedback, training, and support to strengthen attention to detail, responsiveness, and customer service to employees and managers.
Monitor onboarding volume, timelines, and quality to ensure new hires and hiring managers receive timely communication and high-touch experience.
Act as the escalation point for complex onboarding issues, compliance concerns, or employee experience challenges, ensuring swift resolution.
Continuously evaluate and improve onboarding workflows, tools, and systems (including HRIS and ATS integrations) to drive efficiency, accuracy, and positive employee experience.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners (HR, Payroll, IT, Hiring Managers) to ensure seamless coordination of all onboarding requirements.
Set expectations that employee and manager inquiries related to onboarding are handled promptly, professionally, and within established response-time standards.
Build strong relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, role requirements, and team dynamics.
Develop tailored recruitment strategies to meet departmental and organizational goals.
Conduct candidate evaluations, interviews, and reference checks.
Provide timely , constructive feedback to hiring managers and candidates throughout the hiring process.
Draft compelling job postings and manage distribution across job boards and social platforms.
Ensure consistent employer brand representation and recommend enhancements to improve the careers website and overall employer brand visibility.
Monitor, analyze, and report on recruitment metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership.
Lead or support key initiatives such as internship programs, talent pipelines, career pathways, and recruitment-related events.
Ensure alignment with broader organizational talent strategies.
Directly manage and run the company’s internship program, ensuring quality, structure, and alignment with early-career talent objectives .
Manage and optimize the Paycor Recruiting system to streamline processes and enhance candidate experience.
Represent the organization at job fairs, career expos, campus events, and networking opportunities.
Maintain accurate and compliant documentation of all recruitment and onboarding activities in accordance with company policies and employment laws.